aw1988: A model game, in fact one of which which made me think as a teenager about playing seriously. It was shown to me by my father, who was completely infatuated with it, and I must say I am too. Steinitz's occupation with the e5-square is godlike.

Gypsy: <tamar> Yes, e5 here can be viewed as the hub or crossroads (Nimzo calls it 'axis', which is less then optimal term) through which pieces pass as they attack different weaknesses and create different threats. The term 'lavieren' literary refers to (1) sailboats tacking the wind, or (2) maneuvers that change flexibly according to situation. The second meaning is probably of latter vintage.

<Lines of communication pass practically invariably through a certain square, which forms a kind of axis of the 'laviering' operation. The relationship between this square and piecess that pass via this point into enemy teritory corresponds to the contact between a "strong point" and its "overprotection".> Aron Nimzowich, "Chess Praxis, Chapter Five: 'Laviering' against enemy weak points with space advantage."

Gypsy: <tamar> Lol. Never heard of that maxim. It paraphrases the concept of 'laviering' in quite an ammusing way.

I believe that Nimzo used the term 'laviering' as a badge of honor. It was a condescending term used by some clueless anotators for Nimzowich maneuvers. (... Over the next 15 moves, master Nimzowich resorts to 'laviering' his piecess left, right, and left again, awaiting a mistake by his cramped oponent...) Maneuver, that was something noble, purposeful; Nimzowich maneuvers in turn were often of mysterious, baroque design, wood shifting certainly just designed to fish or drag tired oponent down ... simply 'laviering'.

Since the knight is so important
in the plan , it should not be touched and put away from the e5 square ,
it is not even attacked .
When a pieces is playng an important role
in your plan , don't move ,
I think it is logical !

RookFile: If you think Steinitz played like Nimzo you're on the wrong train. Nimzo learned from Steinitz and tried his best to play like the world champion.

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